nomination form - Michigan Manufacturers Association

2016 John G. Thodis
Michigan
Manufacturer
of the Year
Awards
Recognizing our industry leaders since 1981.
2016 John G. Thodis
Michigan
Manufacturer
of the Year
Awards
Michigan is home to more than 15,000 manufacturing companies, the leaders
of which are dedicated, not only to making world-class products, but to improving
the quality of life in our communities. Michigan’s strength is built, in large
part, through manufacturers’ contributions, including job creation, workforce
development, education improvement and support for charitable and cultural
organizations throughout the state. The John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of
the Year Award was instituted in 1981 to recognize these outstanding contributions.
Recognizing our industry leaders since 1981.
Past John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer
of the Year Award Recipients
2013 David A. Maurer, Humphrey Products Co. (large tier)
Valiena A. Allison, Experi-Metal Inc. (small tier)
2002 Laurie Moncrieff, Schmald Tool & Die, Inc.
2001 Brian Larche, Engineered Machined Products, Inc.
2014 Jack Finlayson, Gerdau Special Steel
North America (large tier)
Patrick Curry, Fullerton Tool Company (small tier)
2013 John C. Kennedy, Autocam Corporation (large tier)
Jonathon DeWys, DeWys Manufacturing (small tier)
2000 David Linsdeau, Stylecraft Products, Inc.
1999 Donald W. Nugent, Graceland Fruit, Inc.
1998 Fred P. Keller, Cascade Engineering, Inc.
2012 Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC (large tier)
Al & Beth Thieme, Amigo Mobility International
(small tier)
1997 Richard E. Dauch, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
2011 Jason Forcier, A123 Systems (large tier)
Jeff Metts, Dowding Industries (small tier)
1994 John Rock, Oldsmobile Division, General Motors Corp.
2010 William Demmer, Demmer Corporation (large tier)
Edward Walker, W Industries (small tier)
2009 Jim Zawacki, GR Spring and Stamping Company
2008 Dr. Stephanie A. Burns, Dow Corning Corporation
(large tier)
Terry Duperon, Duperon Corporation (small tier)
2007 John Sztykiel and Rich Schalter, Spartan Motors,
Inc. and Spartan Chassis (large tier)
Bob Roth, RoMan Manufacturing, Inc. (small tier)
2006 William C. Young, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (large tier)
Bruce Schafer, Rexair, Inc. (small tier)
2005 Philip Spender, AutoAlliance International, Inc. (large
tier)
Sten Sjoberg, Gestamp HardTech U.S., Inc. (small tier)
2004 Facundo Bravo, Uni Boring Co., Inc. (large tier)
Jay Dunwell, Wolverine Coil Spring Co (small tier)
2003 Randy Rudisill, Asahi THERMOFIL, Inc. (large tier)
Frank Venegas, Jr., The Ideal Group (small tier)
1995 G. W. Haworth, Haworth, Inc.
1993 Robert L. Hetzler, Monitor Sugar Company
1992 Denis C. Smith, Himont Advanced Materials
1991 Carlton and Michael Guthrie, Trumark, Inc.
1990 Frank Popoff, The Dow Chemical Company
1988 Robert D. Tuttle, SPX Corporation
1987 Herbert S. Amster-Irwin, Magnetic Systems, Inc.
1986 Heinz Prechter, ASC, Inc.
1985 Russell Nagel, Westinghouse Furniture Systems
1984 John F. Northway, Owosso Corporation
1983 Carl G. Smith, Gerber Products Company
1982 Paul Jackson, Durametallic Corporation
Thomas Russell, Federal Mogul Corporation
1981 Walter Patenge, Wohlert Corporation
About the John G. Thodis Michigan
Manufacturer of the Year Award
Sponsor
The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) has
represented the needs of Michigan manufacturers since
1902. As the state’s leading advocate for the manufacturing
industry, MMA works to promote and maintain a business
environment that allows manufacturers to compete and grow.
Why Nominate
The John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year
Award serves to focus public attention on the important,
positive and tangible contributions individual manufacturers
make to their employees, customers and communities.
Past recipients have been the subject of well-deserved
press coverage statewide and in their communities, and
have used their Award status to promote their company
and its successes. Many recipients choose to use the
honor as an opportunity to boost employee morale by
showing appreciation to their associates for their part in
earning the recognition.
Eligibility
Anyone, except MMA staff, may nominate an individual
employed in Michigan’s manufacturing industry. (Nominees
for the Special Achievement Award need not be currently
employed in the manufacturing industry.) Self-nominations
are encouraged.
Awards
Overall Awards and up to two Finalist honors may
be given in the following categories:
„„ Large Tier, encompassing manufacturing leaders
of companies with more than 200 employees.
„„ Small Tier, encompassing manufacturing leaders
of companies with fewer than 200 employees.
Judges may also bestow Special Achievement Awards to
recognize leaders who clearly deserve recognition, but
whose exemplary achievements may not fit within the
general criteria areas. (For example, an individual who is
retired from manufacturing but who has made an impact
in industry over his/her career or a leader in a support
industry who has made a significant contribution to the
improvement of Michigan manufacturing.)
Selection Process
A panel of distinguished judges, representing corporations,
universities, professional organizations, associations
and other groups serving manufacturers, will select the
recipients. The committee will base its decisions primarily
on the materials supplied by nominators. Failure to
complete the nomination form properly or submitting
inaccurate information may be cause for disqualification.
Criteria
The MMA will coordinate the judging based on five
criteria listed and weighted on the nomination form.
The judges will determine recipients based on the content
and quality of the completed nomination forms. The
submission of additional information about the nominee
and the company, such as letters of recommendation/
commendation, testimonials, press articles and company
brochures, is highly encouraged.
Awards Presentation
The 2016 Michigan Manufacturer of the Year, Finalist and
Special Achievement Award recipients will be honored at
the prestigious Manufacturing Forum.
Acknowledgment of the award recipients will be made
to statewide media and posted on the MMA website
(www.mimfg.org). The winners will be featured in an
issue of MiMfg Magazine — distributed to more than
6,000 subscribers — and will have their names engraved
on the award display in MMA’s headquarters lobby.
Recipients will also have the opportunity to use the
award logo on their company’s literature, advertising
and websites.
Nominations Must Be Received By
5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016
Mail, deliver, e-mail or fax nominations to:
MMA Awards Committee
Michigan Manufacturers Association
620 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
E-mail: pytel@mimfg.org
Fax: 517-853-3312
This nomination form, as well as a sample nomination, is
also available on the MMA website: www.mimfg.org.
Direct questions to MMA’s Sarah Pytel at 517-487-8521
or pytel@mimfg.org.
Nomination Form
Nominee
Complete the form at left and provide up to 1,500 words
to describe why the nominee should be named a John G.
Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year using the five
criteria areas listed (and weighted) below.
Name of individual
If you wish to include supplemental materials (annual
reports, brochures, letters of reference/commendation,
testimonials, news clips, etc.), please enclose them in
one package.
Title
Company name
Address
City
Zip code
Number of company employees in Michigan
Phone (please include area code)
Guidelines
The more information provided, the better able the
judges are to evaluate the nominee. When considering
the criteria areas, it may be helpful to ask yourself,
“What would I want to know if I were a judge?”
Criteria and Weight
„„ How has the nominee utilized his/her manufacturing
business, resources and personal leadership skills
in making a key contribution to the community
where the company is located and the state of
Michigan? (40 percent)
Fax
E-mail address
Nominator (if different than above)
„„ Describe the nominee’s entrepreneurial spirit.
How has this spirit aided him/her in successfully
finding solutions to challenges? (20 percent)
Name
„„ Describe how the nominee has demonstrated
innovative leadership in regard to products,
production methods or services offered.
(15 percent)
Title
„„ Describe the nominee’s involvement in state
and/or local public policy issues that affect
manufacturers. (10 percent)
Company name
Address
City
Phone (please include area code)
Zip code
„„ How has the nominee demonstrated dedication to
the manufacturing community? What organizations
is he/she a member of and active in? (15 percent)
Optional:
Fax
„„ What other information about the nominee may be
helpful to the judges in their evaluation?
E-mail address
Does the individual know that you have nominated him/
her for this Award?
[ ]Yes [ ]No
Nominations Must Be Received By
5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016
I certify that the information submitted is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Mail, deliver or e-mail nominations to:
Signature
Date
Where did you learn about the John G. Thodis
Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award?
†† MiMfg Magazine
†† Trade group notice
†† Direct mail
†† News media
†† E-mail notice
†† Word of mouth
†† MMA Website
†† Other: ______________
†† Cosponsor
MMA Awards Committee
Michigan Manufacturers Association
620 South Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
E-mail: communications@mimfg.org
Direct questions to MMA’s Sarah Pytel at
517-487-8521 or pytel@mimfg.org.
Confirmation of receipt will be sent. Please call if you
do not receive confirmation within 48 hours of
sending your nomination.